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Greenschist and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Greenschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Greenschist and Anorthosite

The general Greenschist and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Greenschist and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Anorthosite

The history of Greenschist and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Anorthosite

Along with Greenschist and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Anorthosite. Etymology of Greenschist and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Anorthosite. 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 Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Anorthosite are listed below.

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