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Mangerite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Mangerite and Epidosite

The general Mangerite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Epidosite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Epidosite

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

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