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Granophyre and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Epidosite

The general Granophyre and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Granophyre and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Epidosite

The history of Granophyre and Epidosite 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.

Granophyre and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Epidosite

Along with Granophyre and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Epidosite. Etymology of Granophyre and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Epidosite is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Epidosite are listed below.

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