Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
History
Origin
USA
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Discoverer
Edgar Bailey
Ben More
Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock