Greenschist and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Larvikite

The general Greenschist and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Greenschist and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Larvikite

The history of Greenschist and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Larvikite

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

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