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Greenschist and Lamprophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greenschist and Lamprophyre

The general Greenschist and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Greenschist and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Lamprophyre

The history of Greenschist and Lamprophyre 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.

Greenschist and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Lamprophyre

Along with Greenschist and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Greenschist and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Greenschist is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color while that of Lamprophyre is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Lamprophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Lamprophyre are listed below.

For Greenschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lamprophyre,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock