The general Schist and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Schist and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Schist and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Schist and Diamictite 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.
Schist and Diamictite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Diamictite. In this section, you will know about Schist and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist is Unknown whereas Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Diamictite discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Diamictite are Unknown.
Along with Schist and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Diamictite. Etymology of Schist and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Diamictite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Diamictite are listed below.
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