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Epidosite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt  
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.  

History
  
  

Origin
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USA  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From English word serpentinization.  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Serpentinite

The general Epidosite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Epidosite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Serpentinite

The history of Epidosite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Serpentinite

Along with Epidosite and Serpentinite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Serpentinite. Etymology of Epidosite and Serpentinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Serpentinite. The etymology of Epidosite is - while that of Serpentinite is -. 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 Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Serpentinite are listed below.

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