Greenstone and gold

[Gaz&Al]

Hi
Can someone tell me the scientific name for the green stone that is associated with gold ?
Cheers

 

[Phoenix76]

Hi Gaz&Al

Have a look at the following link. It might help your question

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenstone

Cheers
Bill

 

[user 4485]

I think your after info on greenstone belts. Some info here:
"exposed packages of ancient volcanic and sedimentary rocks that have been metamorphosed over millions of years"
"greenstone-hosted gold deposits. The most widely accepted term is Archean orogenic gold deposits."
"Archean orogenic gold deposits are found in a variety of rock types" http://www.geologyforinvestors.com/gold-archean-greenstone-belts/

 

[mrt2u]

The green stone I know of is serpentine. Hope this helps.