Nephelinite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Epidosite

The general Nephelinite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Epidosite

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Epidosite

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

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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