Icelandite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Foidolite

The general Icelandite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Icelandite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Foidolite

The history of Icelandite and Foidolite 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.

Icelandite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Foidolite

Along with Icelandite and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Foidolite. Etymology of Icelandite and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Foidolite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Foidolite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

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

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