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Epidosite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Granodiorite

The general Epidosite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Epidosite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Granodiorite

The history of Epidosite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Granodiorite

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

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