Harzburgite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Epidosite

The general Harzburgite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Epidosite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Epidosite

Along with Harzburgite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Epidosite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Epidosite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock