Greenschist and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Jadeitite

The general Greenschist and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Greenschist and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Jadeitite

The history of Greenschist and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Jadeitite

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

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