Epidosite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Benmoreite

The general Epidosite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Epidosite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Benmoreite

The history of Epidosite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Benmoreite

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

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