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Schist and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Schist and Jaspillite

The general Schist and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Schist and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Schist and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Jaspillite

The history of Schist and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Jaspillite

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

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