Picrite and Schist Definition

Definition of Picrite and Schist

The general Picrite and Schist definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Schist. Get to know more information about Picrite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Schist

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Schist

Along with Picrite and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Schist. Etymology of Picrite and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Schist is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Schist are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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