Schist and Scoria Definition

Definition of Schist and Scoria

The general Schist and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Schist and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Schist and Scoria. Get to know more information about Schist and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Scoria

The history of Schist and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Scoria

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

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