The general Greenschist and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Greenschist and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Diorite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Greenschist and Diorite 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 Diorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Greenschist and Diorite. In this section, you will know about Greenschist and Diorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Greenschist and Diorite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Greenschist and Diorite discoverer. The discoverer of Greenschist and Diorite are Unknown.
Along with Greenschist and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Diorite. Etymology of Greenschist and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Diorite. 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 Diorite 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 Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Diorite are listed below.
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