Schist and Syenite Definition

Definition of Schist and Syenite

The general Schist and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Schist and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Syenite. Get to know more information about Schist and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Syenite

The history of Schist and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Syenite

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

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