Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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