Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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