Schist and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Schist and Anthracite

The general Schist and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Schist and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Schist and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Anthracite

The history of Schist and Anthracite 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.

Schist and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Anthracite

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

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

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock