Phonolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Epidosite

The general Phonolite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Epidosite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Epidosite

Along with Phonolite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Epidosite. Etymology of Phonolite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Epidosite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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