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Greenschist and Websterite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greenschist and Websterite

The general Greenschist and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Greenschist and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Websterite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Websterite

The history of Greenschist and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Websterite

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

For Greenschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock