Monzonite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Epidosite

The general Monzonite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Epidosite

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Epidosite

Along with Monzonite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Epidosite. Etymology of Monzonite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Epidosite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Monzonite,

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