Schist and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Schist and Epidosite

The general Schist and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Schist and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Schist and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Epidosite

The history of Schist and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Epidosite

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

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