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Greenschist and Greenschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greenschist and Greenschist

The general Greenschist and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Greenschist and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Greenschist

The history of Greenschist and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Greenschist

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

For Greenschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Greenschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock