Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite

The history of Rhomb 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Epidosite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

• 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