Picrite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Epidosite

The general Picrite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral 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 Picrite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Epidosite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Epidosite

Along with Picrite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Epidosite. Etymology of Picrite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Epidosite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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