epidosite

(ɛˈpɪdəˌsaɪt)

(Minerals) a rock formed of quartz and epidote

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These include serpentinite, talc carbonate, amphibolite, epidosite and the intruding felsic veins.

HOST ROCK PETROGRAPHY AND GEMMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GEMSTONES ALONG THE INDUS SUTURE ZONE IN THE BARANG AREA OF BAJAUR AGENCY, NW PAKISTAN

Quantitative study ofthe project area reveals that the rock types ofthe aggregate encountered in the field study are 40.44% sedimentary rocks including limestone, sandstones and dolomitic chert, 25.55% metamorphic rocks including schists, gneisses, marbles, slates and epidosite and 34.01% igneous rocks including peridotite, dolerite, gabbro, granites albitite.

Evaluation of Kunhar River aggregate as a construction material, District Mansehra Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Felsic intrusions and veins of epidosite also occur at places.

Petrographic characteristics and mechanical properties of rocks from Khagram-Razagram area, Lower Dir, NWFP, Pakistan

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