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Epidosite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

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 Pyrolite

The general Epidosite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Epidosite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Pyrolite

The history of Epidosite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Pyrolite

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

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