Schist and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Schist and Pyrolite

The general Schist and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Schist and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Schist and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Pyrolite

The history of Schist and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Pyrolite

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

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