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Schist and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Schist and Vogesite

The general Schist and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Schist and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Schist and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Vogesite

The history of Schist and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Vogesite

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

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