Basalt and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Epidosite

The general Basalt and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Epidosite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Epidosite

Along with Basalt and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Epidosite. Etymology of Basalt and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Epidosite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Epidosite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• 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