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Greenschist and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Jadeitite

The general Greenschist and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Greenschist and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Jadeitite

The history of Greenschist and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Jadeitite

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

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