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Diatomite and Schist Definition


Schist and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Schist

The general Diatomite and Schist definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Schist. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Schist

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Schist

Along with Diatomite and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Schist. Etymology of Diatomite and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Schist is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Schist are listed below.

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