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Greenschist and Norite Definition


Norite 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   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Norway   

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 Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Greenschist and Norite

The general Greenschist and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Greenschist and Norite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Norite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Norite

The history of Greenschist and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Norite

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

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