Schist and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Schist and Larvikite

The general Schist and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Schist and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Schist and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Larvikite

The history of Schist and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Larvikite

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

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