Greenschist and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Pyrolite

The general Greenschist and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Greenschist and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Pyrolite

The history of Greenschist and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Pyrolite

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

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