Schist and Aplite Definition

Definition of Schist and Aplite

The general Schist and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Schist and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Aplite. Get to know more information about Schist and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Aplite

The history of Schist and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Aplite

Along with Schist and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Aplite. Etymology of Schist and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Aplite 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 belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Aplite 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 Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock