Schist and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Schist and Dolomite

The general Schist and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Schist and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Schist and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Dolomite

The history of Schist and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Dolomite

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

• 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