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Quartzite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Epidosite

The general Quartzite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Epidosite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Epidosite

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

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