Diorite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Epidosite

The general Diorite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Epidosite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Epidosite

Along with Diorite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Epidosite. Etymology of Diorite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Epidosite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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