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Epidosite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Itacolumite

The general Epidosite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Epidosite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Itacolumite

The history of Epidosite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Itacolumite

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

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