Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Blueschist and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Edgar Bailey   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Blueschist and Blueschist

The general Blueschist and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Blueschist and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Blueschist and Blueschist

The history of Blueschist and Blueschist 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.

Blueschist and Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blueschist and Blueschist

Along with Blueschist and Blueschist definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Blueschist. Etymology of Blueschist and Blueschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Blueschist. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist and Blueschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Blueschist are listed below.

For Blueschist,

For Blueschist,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks