Greenschist and Sovite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Sovite

The general Greenschist and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Greenschist and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Sovite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Sovite

The history of Greenschist and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Sovite

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

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