Diabase and Schist Definition

Definition of Diabase and Schist

The general Diabase and Schist definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Schist, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Schist. Get to know more information about Diabase and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Schist

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Schist

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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