Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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