Greenschist and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Eclogite

The general Greenschist and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Greenschist and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Eclogite

The history of Greenschist and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Eclogite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock