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Foidolite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Greenschist

The general Foidolite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Foidolite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Greenschist

The history of Foidolite and Greenschist 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.

Foidolite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Greenschist

Along with Foidolite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Greenschist. Etymology of Foidolite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Greenschist is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Greenschist are listed below.

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