Formation of Greenschist

Formation

Greenschist is medium grade metamorphic rock, formed by the metamorphosis of mudstone or shale, or some types of igneous rock, when it is subjected to higher temperatures and pressures. 0

Composition

Mineral Content

Alusite, Amphibole, Biotite, Chlorite, Epidote, Feldspar, Garnet, Graphite, Hornblade, Kyanite, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Porphyroblasts, Quartz, Serpentine, Sillimanite, Staurolite, Talc 0

Compound Content

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO 0

Transformation

Metamorphism

No 0

Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable 0

Weathering

Yes 0

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering 0

Erosion

Yes 0

Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion 0

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Greenschist Formation

Greenschist formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Greenschist Uses and the Greenschist Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Greenschist is explained below:

Greenschist is medium grade metamorphic rock, formed by the metamorphosis of mudstone or shale, or some types of igneous rock, when it is subjected to higher temperatures and pressures.

Along with Greenschist Formation, also learn about Greenschist composition and transformation in the next section.