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Schist and Marble Definition


Marble and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Schist and Marble

The general Schist and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Schist and Marble, get to know about Properties of Schist and Marble. Get to know more information about Schist and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Marble

The history of Schist and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Marble

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

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