Foidolite Explained

Foidolite is a rare phaneritic (coarse-grained) intrusive igneous rock in which more than 60% (by volume) of light-coloured minerals are feldspathoids.[1] Crystals of alkali feldspar, plagioclase, biotite, amphibole, pyroxene, and/or olivine may be present within the rock. The volcanic equivalents are termed foidite and phonolitic or tephritic foidites.

Some foidolites are a potential source of aluminium.

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References

  1. Book: Igneous Rocks — A Classification and Glossary of Terms . Cambridge University Press . Le Maitre, R.W. . 2002 . Cambridge . 4, 22, 24, 82 . 0-521-66215-X. 2nd .

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