Diabase and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Epidosite

The general Diabase and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Diabase and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Epidosite

The history of Diabase and Epidosite 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.

Diabase and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Epidosite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Epidosite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Epidosite

Along with Diabase and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Epidosite. Etymology of Diabase and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Epidosite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Epidosite are listed below.

For Diabase,

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

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock