Foidolite Definition

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Definition

Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%

History

Origin

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock

Class

Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Plutonic

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Foidolite

Foidolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Foidolite in general, . Foidolite comes under Igneous Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Foidolite Definition, know more about the History of Foidolite, Etymology of Foidolite in next sections.

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