Containing epidote as a significant mineral component; characteristic of rocks rich in epidote minerals.
From epidote + '-ic' (adjective suffix), meaning 'of or relating to epidote.' This geological adjective became standard in mineralogical descriptions.
When geologists say 'epidotic,' they mean the rock is basically made of epidote—it's like saying a chocolate cake is 'chocolatey' because chocolate is the main ingredient!
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