Schist and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Schist and Peridotite

The general Schist and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Schist and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Schist and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Peridotite

The history of Schist and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Peridotite

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

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