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Quartzite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Greenschist

The general Quartzite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Greenschist

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Greenschist

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

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