Felsite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Epidosite

The general Felsite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Epidosite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Epidosite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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