Schist and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Schist and Foidolite

The general Schist and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Schist and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Schist and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Foidolite

The history of Schist and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Foidolite

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

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