Greenschist and Syenite Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Syenite

The general Greenschist and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Greenschist and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Syenite. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Syenite

The history of Greenschist and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Syenite

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

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