Foidolite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Trachyandesite

The general Foidolite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Foidolite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Trachyandesite

The history of Foidolite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Trachyandesite

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

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