Schist and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Schist and Jadeitite

The general Schist and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Schist and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Schist and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Jadeitite

The history of Schist and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Jadeitite

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

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