Schist and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Schist and Basanite 

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.

History of Schist and Basanite 

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  Origin and Discoverer

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.

Etymology of Schist and Basanite 

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.

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 Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock