Epidosite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Mangerite

The general Epidosite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Epidosite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Mangerite

The history of Epidosite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Mangerite

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

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