Greenschist and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Charnockite

The general Greenschist and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Greenschist and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Charnockite

The history of Greenschist and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

Greenschist and Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Greenschist and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Greenschist and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Greenschist is Unknown whereas Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Greenschist and Charnockite discoverer. The Discoverer of Greenschist is Unknown and the discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland.

Etymology of Greenschist and Charnockite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock