Greenschist and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Nephelinite

The general Greenschist and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Greenschist and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Nephelinite

The history of Greenschist and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Nephelinite

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

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