Amphibolite and Schist Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Schist

The general Amphibolite and Schist definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Schist. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Schist

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Schist

Along with Amphibolite and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Schist. Etymology of Amphibolite and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Schist is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Schist are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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