Epidosite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Monzonite

The general Epidosite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Epidosite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Monzonite

The history of Epidosite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Monzonite

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

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