Epidosite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Theralite

The general Epidosite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Epidosite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Theralite

The history of Epidosite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Theralite

Along with Epidosite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Theralite. Etymology of Epidosite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Theralite 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 Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Theralite 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 Theralite,

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