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Epidosite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Quartzite

The general Epidosite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Epidosite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Quartzite

The history of Epidosite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Quartzite

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

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