Lherzolite and Schist Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Schist

The general Lherzolite and Schist definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Schist. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Schist

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Schist

Along with Lherzolite and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Schist. Etymology of Lherzolite and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Schist is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Schist are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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