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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
  
  

Origin
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-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From Latin basanites + -ite  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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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 . 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 - while that of Basanite  is -. 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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