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Epidosite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Andesite

The general Epidosite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Epidosite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Andesite

The history of Epidosite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Andesite

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

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