Schist and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Schist and Phyllite

The general Schist and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Schist and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Schist and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Phyllite

The history of Schist and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Phyllite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock