Schist and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Schist and Pantellerite

The general Schist and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Schist and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Schist and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Pantellerite

The history of Schist and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Pantellerite

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

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