The general Andesite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Andesite 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.
Andesite and Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Andesite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Andesite and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Andesite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Epidosite. Etymology of Andesite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Epidosite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Epidosite are listed below.
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