Greenschist and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Carbonatite

The general Greenschist and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Greenschist and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Carbonatite

The history of Greenschist and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock