Greenschist and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Dolomite

The general Greenschist and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Greenschist and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Dolomite

The history of Greenschist and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Dolomite

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

• 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