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Epidosite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Epidosite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Jasperoid

The general Epidosite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Epidosite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Jasperoid

The history of Epidosite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Jasperoid

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

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