Greenschist and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Basanite 

The general Greenschist and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Greenschist and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Basanite . Get to know more information about Greenschist and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Basanite 

The history of Greenschist and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Basanite 

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

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