Schist and Latite Definition

Definition of Schist and Latite

The general Schist and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Schist and Latite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Latite. Get to know more information about Schist and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Latite

The history of Schist and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Latite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock