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Greenschist and Variolite Definition


Variolite 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   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

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 Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Greenschist and Variolite

The general Greenschist and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Greenschist and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Variolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greenschist and Variolite

The history of Greenschist and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Variolite

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

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