Schist and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Schist and Monzonite

The general Schist and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Schist and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Schist and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Monzonite

The history of Schist and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Monzonite

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

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