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Greenschist and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

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 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Greenschist and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Greenschist and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Soapstone

The history of Greenschist and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Soapstone

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

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