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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Foidolite

Foidolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Foidolite in general, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Foidolite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Foidolite Definition, know more about the History of Foidolite, Etymology of Foidolite in next sections.