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Phyllite and Schist Definition


Schist and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Phyllite and Schist

The general Phyllite and Schist definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Schist. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Schist

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Schist

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

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