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Epidosite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Basanite 

The general Epidosite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Epidosite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Epidosite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Basanite 

The history of Epidosite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Basanite 

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

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