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Epidosite and Jadeitite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Epidosite and Jadeitite

The general Epidosite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Epidosite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Jadeitite

The history of Epidosite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Jadeitite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock