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Greenschist and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Greenschist and Benmoreite

The general Greenschist and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Greenschist and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Benmoreite

The history of Greenschist and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Benmoreite

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

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