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Epidosite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Sandstone

The general Epidosite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Epidosite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Sandstone

The history of Epidosite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Sandstone

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

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