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Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite 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   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

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 Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

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 Rapakivi Granite

The general Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Rapakivi Granite

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

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