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Harzburgite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Greenschist

The general Harzburgite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Greenschist

The history of Harzburgite and Greenschist 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.

Harzburgite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Greenschist

Along with Harzburgite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Greenschist. Etymology of Harzburgite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Greenschist is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Greenschist are listed below.

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