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Serpentinite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Serpentinite Definition


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Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

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Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Serpentinite and Serpentinite

The general Serpentinite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Serpentinite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Serpentinite

The history of Serpentinite and Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Serpentinite

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

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