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Schist and Schist Definition


Schist and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Schist and Schist

The general Schist and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Schist and Schist, get to know about Properties of Schist and Schist. Get to know more information about Schist and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Schist

The history of Schist and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Schist

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

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