Felsite and Schist Definition

Definition of Felsite and Schist

The general Felsite and Schist definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Schist. Get to know more information about Felsite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Schist

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Schist

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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