Greenschist and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Blue Granite

The general Greenschist and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Greenschist and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Blue Granite

The history of Greenschist and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Greenschist and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Greenschist and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Greenschist and Blue Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Greenschist and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Greenschist and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Greenschist and Blue Granite

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

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