Schist and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Schist and Quartzite

The general Schist and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Schist and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Schist and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Quartzite

The history of Schist and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Quartzite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock