Sandstone and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Epidosite

The general Sandstone and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Epidosite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Epidosite

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

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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