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Granulite and Schist Definition


Schist and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Schist

The general Granulite and Schist definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Schist. Get to know more information about Granulite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Schist

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Schist

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

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