Schist and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Schist and Pyroxenite

The general Schist and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Schist and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Schist and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Pyroxenite

The history of Schist and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Pyroxenite

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

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