Greenschist and Dacite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Dacite

The general Greenschist and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Greenschist and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Dacite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Dacite

The history of Greenschist and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Dacite

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

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