The general Schist and Basanite 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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Schist and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Schist and Basanite . Get to know more information about Schist and Basanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Schist and Basanite 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 Basanite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Basanite . In this section, you will know about Schist and Basanite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist and Basanite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Basanite discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Basanite are Unknown.
Along with Schist and Basanite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Basanite . Etymology of Schist and Basanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Basanite 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 Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Basanite are listed below.
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