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Epidosite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Epidosite

The general Epidosite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Epidosite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Epidosite

The history of Epidosite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Epidosite

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

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