1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock