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Epidosite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Soapstone

The general Epidosite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Epidosite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Soapstone

The history of Epidosite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Soapstone

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

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