Epidosite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Phonolite

The general Epidosite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Epidosite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Phonolite

The history of Epidosite and Phonolite 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.

Epidosite and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Phonolite

Along with Epidosite and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Phonolite. Etymology of Epidosite and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Phonolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Phonolite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock