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Greenschist and Marble 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
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Egypt
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 the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
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
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greenschist and Marble

The general Greenschist and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Greenschist and Marble, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Marble. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Marble

The history of Greenschist and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Marble

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

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