Amphibolite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Greenschist

The general Amphibolite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Greenschist

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Greenschist

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

For Amphibolite,

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

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