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Greenschist and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

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 oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Oolite

The general Greenschist and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Greenschist and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Oolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Oolite

The history of Greenschist and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Oolite

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

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