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Schist and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Schist and Itacolumite

The general Schist and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Schist and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Schist and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Itacolumite

The history of Schist and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Itacolumite

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

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