Foidolite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Whiteschist

The general Foidolite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Foidolite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Whiteschist

The history of Foidolite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Whiteschist

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock