Greenschist and Latite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Latite

The general Greenschist and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Greenschist and Latite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Latite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Latite

The history of Greenschist and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Latite

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

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