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Greenschist and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite 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   
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tonale, Italy   

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   
Not Available   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Greenschist and Trondhjemite

The general Greenschist and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Greenschist and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Trondhjemite

The history of Greenschist and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Trondhjemite

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

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