Greenschist and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Phonolite

The general Greenschist and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Greenschist and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Phonolite

The history of Greenschist and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Phonolite

Along with Greenschist and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Phonolite. Etymology of Greenschist and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Phonolite. 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 Phonolite 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 Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Phonolite 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 Phonolite,

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