Epidosite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Vogesite

The general Epidosite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Epidosite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Vogesite

The history of Epidosite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Vogesite

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

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