Schist and Dunite Definition

Definition of Schist and Dunite

The general Schist and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Schist and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Dunite. Get to know more information about Schist and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Dunite

The history of Schist and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Dunite

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

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