Greenschist and Granite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Granite

The general Greenschist and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Greenschist and Granite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Granite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Granite

The history of Greenschist and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Granite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock