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Epidosite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Peridotite

The general Epidosite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Epidosite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Peridotite

The history of Epidosite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Peridotite

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

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