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Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

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   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Greenschist and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Hyaloclastite 

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

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