Greenschist and Argillite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Argillite

The general Greenschist and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Greenschist and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Argillite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Argillite

The history of Greenschist and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Argillite

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

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