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Greenschist and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

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 word migma which means a mixture   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Greenschist and Migmatite

The general Greenschist and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Greenschist and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Migmatite

The history of Greenschist and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Migmatite

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

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