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Greenschist and Comendite Definition


Comendite 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   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

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   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Greenschist and Comendite

The general Greenschist and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Greenschist and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Comendite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Comendite

The history of Greenschist and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Comendite

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

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