Schist and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Schist and Eclogite

The general Schist and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Schist and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Schist and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Eclogite

The history of Schist and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Eclogite

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

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