Vogesite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Epidosite

The general Vogesite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Epidosite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Epidosite

Along with Vogesite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Epidosite. Etymology of Vogesite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Epidosite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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