Schist and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Schist and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Schist and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Schist and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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