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Schist and Schist Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Schist and Schist

The general Schist and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Schist and Schist, get to know about Properties of Schist and Schist. Get to know more information about Schist and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Schist

The history of Schist and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Schist

Along with Schist and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Schist. Etymology of Schist and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Schist 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 and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Schist are listed below.

For Schist,

  • 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 Schist,

  • 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