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Greenschist and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

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 silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Greenschist and Jasperoid

The general Greenschist and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Greenschist and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Jasperoid

The history of Greenschist and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Jasperoid

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

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