Greenschist and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Foidolite

The general Greenschist and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Greenschist and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Foidolite

The history of Greenschist and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Foidolite

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

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