Phonolite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Greenschist

The general Phonolite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Phonolite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Greenschist

The history of Phonolite and Greenschist 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.

Phonolite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Greenschist

Along with Phonolite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Greenschist. Etymology of Phonolite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Greenschist is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Greenschist are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

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