Foidolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Epidosite

The general Foidolite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Epidosite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Epidosite

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

For Foidolite,

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