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Epidosite and Peridotite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Epidosite and Peridotite

The general Epidosite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Epidosite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Peridotite

The history of Epidosite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Peridotite

Along with Epidosite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Peridotite. Etymology of Epidosite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Peridotite 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 and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite,

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