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Greenschist and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite 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   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

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 Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Greenschist and Anthracite

The general Greenschist and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Greenschist and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Anthracite

The history of Greenschist and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Anthracite

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

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