Schist and Basalt Definition

Definition of Schist and Basalt

The general Schist and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Schist and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Schist and Basalt. Get to know more information about Schist and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Basalt

The history of Schist and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Basalt

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock