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Greenschist and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

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 English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Siltstone

The general Greenschist and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Greenschist and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Siltstone

The history of Greenschist and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Siltstone

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

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