Schist and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Schist and Lherzolite

The general Schist and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Schist and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Schist and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Lherzolite

The history of Schist and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Lherzolite

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

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