Schist and Dacite Definition

Definition of Schist and Dacite

The general Schist and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Schist and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Dacite. Get to know more information about Schist and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Dacite

The history of Schist and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Dacite

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

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