Schist and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Schist and Carbonatite

The general Schist and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Schist and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Schist and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Carbonatite

The history of Schist and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock