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A common descriptive name for low-grade metamorphosed mafic volcanic rock, often containing greenish minerals. A greenstone belt can contain these rocks together with other volcanic and sedimentary rocks; the belt name does not imply uniform composition or density.

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  • Past exam of the year 2 of the earth sciences (geology) course of the University of Oxford / 2023 / Paper 1 / 5 / d / Solution

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