Greenschist and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Metapelite

The general Greenschist and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Greenschist and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Metapelite

The history of Greenschist and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Metapelite

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

• 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