Epidosite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Lherzolite

The general Epidosite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Epidosite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Lherzolite

The history of Epidosite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock