Hornblendite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Epidosite

The general Hornblendite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Epidosite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Epidosite

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

For Hornblendite,

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