Greenschist and Schist Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Schist

The general Greenschist and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Greenschist and Schist, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Schist. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Schist

The history of Greenschist and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Schist

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

• 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