Greenschist and Picrite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Picrite

The general Greenschist and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Greenschist and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Picrite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Picrite

The history of Greenschist and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Picrite

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

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