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Theralite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Greenschist

The general Theralite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Theralite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Greenschist

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Greenschist

Along with Theralite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Greenschist. Etymology of Theralite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Greenschist 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 Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Greenschist are listed below.

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