The general Schist and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Schist and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Schist and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Schist and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Granodiorite. In this section, you will know about Schist and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist and Granodiorite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Granodiorite discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Granodiorite are Unknown.
Along with Schist and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Granodiorite. Etymology of Schist and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Granodiorite are listed below.
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