Greenschist and Laterite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Laterite

The general Greenschist and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Greenschist and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Laterite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Laterite

The history of Greenschist and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Laterite

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

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