Foidolite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Teschenite

The general Foidolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Foidolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Teschenite

The history of Foidolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Teschenite

Along with Foidolite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Teschenite. Etymology of Foidolite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Teschenite 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 Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock