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Greenschist and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Greenschist and Itacolumite

The general Greenschist and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Greenschist and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Itacolumite

The history of Greenschist and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Itacolumite

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

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