Greenschist and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Icelandite

The general Greenschist and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Greenschist and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Icelandite

The history of Greenschist and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Icelandite

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

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