The general Greenschist and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Greenschist and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Greenschist and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Greenschist and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Greenschist and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Greenschist and Epidosite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Greenschist and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Greenschist and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Greenschist and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Epidosite. Etymology of Greenschist and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Epidosite. 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 Epidosite 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 Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Epidosite are listed below.
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