Foidolite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Tuff

The general Foidolite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Foidolite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Tuff

The history of Foidolite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Tuff

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

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