Greenschist and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Peridotite

The general Greenschist and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Greenschist and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Peridotite

The history of Greenschist and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Peridotite

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

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