Foidolite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Tephrite

The general Foidolite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Foidolite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Tephrite

The history of Foidolite and Tephrite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Foidolite and Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

Foidolite and Tephrite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Foidolite and Tephrite. In this section, you will know about Foidolite and Tephrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Foidolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Tephrite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Foidolite and Tephrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Tephrite is Van Tooren.

Etymology of Foidolite and Tephrite

Along with Foidolite and Tephrite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Tephrite. Etymology of Foidolite and Tephrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Tephrite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Tephrite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Tephrite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Tephrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock