Greenschist and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Rhyolite

The general Greenschist and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Greenschist and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Rhyolite

The history of Greenschist and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Rhyolite

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

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