Greenschist and Basalt Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Basalt

The general Greenschist and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Greenschist and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Basalt. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Basalt

The history of Greenschist and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Basalt

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock