Schist and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Schist and Nephelinite

The general Schist and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Schist and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Schist and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Nephelinite

The history of Schist and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Nephelinite

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

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