Schist and Picrite Definition

Definition of Schist and Picrite

The general Schist and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Schist and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Picrite. Get to know more information about Schist and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Picrite

The history of Schist and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Picrite

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

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