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Schist and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation  
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate  

History
  
  

Origin
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New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Belsazar Hacquet  

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split  
From lime and stone in late 14th Century  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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

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Definition of Schist and Limestone

The general Schist and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Schist and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Schist and Limestone. Get to know more information about Schist and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Limestone

The history of Schist and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Limestone

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

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