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Theralite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Blueschist

The general Theralite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Theralite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Theralite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Blueschist

The history of Theralite and Blueschist 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.

Theralite and Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Blueschist

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

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