Carbonatite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Epidosite

The general Carbonatite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Epidosite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Epidosite

Along with Carbonatite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Epidosite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Epidosite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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