Greenschist and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Ijolite

The general Greenschist and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Greenschist and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Ijolite

The history of Greenschist and Ijolite 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.

Greenschist and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Ijolite

Along with Greenschist and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Ijolite. Etymology of Greenschist and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Greenschist is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color while that of Ijolite is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Ijolite are listed below.

For Greenschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Ijolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock