Porphyry and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Epidosite

The general Porphyry and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Epidosite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Epidosite

Along with Porphyry and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Epidosite. Etymology of Porphyry and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Epidosite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Epidosite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• 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