Schist and Coal Definition

Definition of Schist and Coal

The general Schist and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Schist and Coal, get to know about Properties of Schist and Coal. Get to know more information about Schist and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Coal

The history of Schist and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Coal

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock