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Schist and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From its mineral content   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Schist and Monzogranite

The general Schist and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Schist and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Schist and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Monzogranite

The history of Schist and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Monzogranite

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

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