Epidosite and Marble Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Marble

The general Epidosite and Marble definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Epidosite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Marble. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Marble

The history of Epidosite and Marble 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.

Epidosite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Marble

Along with Epidosite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Marble. Etymology of Epidosite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Marble is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Marble are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock