Greenschist and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Conglomerate

The general Greenschist and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Greenschist and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Conglomerate

The history of Greenschist and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Conglomerate

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

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