Greenschist and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Amphibolite

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

History of Greenschist and Amphibolite

The history of Greenschist and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Amphibolite

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

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