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The Vishnu Schist was exposed when sedimentary layers above it were eroded
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What is the oldest type of rock at the bottom of the grand canyon?
Vishnu Schist
Why do they name grand canyon after Hindu and Persian gods Vishnu schist Brahma schist Rama schist Zoroaster granite?
The Vishnu Complex or Vishnu Metamorphic Complex is the basement metamorphic Paleoproterozoic schist and gneiss rock unit of the Grand Canyon of Arizona. It consists of two major units of rock, the dark-colored, fine-grained Vishnu Schist, metamorphosed Paleoproterozoic sedimentary rocks, that have been intruded by the second unit, a pink-colored gneiss that began as the Zoroaster Plutonic Complex. These complexes were named by CD Walcott in 1883. Scientists often use deity names to describe things. It is not intended to offend anyone.
Why it is visible to view schist?
dunnno cosin
What is one place where you could find metamorphic rocks?
The Vishnu Schist rock at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
What rocks make schist?
Schist comes from shale. It is laminated , flaky, and found in parallel layers. The minerals in this rocks that have crystallized from the parent rock are visible.
What is the difference between schist and phyllite?
Texture and metamorphic grade. Schist has visible crystals, while phyllite has crystals too small to be seen with the eye or barely seen. This is a result of schist having higher grade metamorphism.
Did any of the rock that forms the grand canyon form during the mesozoic era?
The "newest" rocks that can be seen at the Grand Canyon are from the Paleozoic Era.
How old are the the oldest rock of the grand canyon?
The Vishnu schist basement rock layer at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is roughly 1.8 billion years old.
What layers of type of rock can be found at grand canyon?
Probably Kaibab limestone, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, Redwall limestone, Muav limestone, Vishnu Schist, and other layers.
Is schist the same as mica schist?
No. Mica schist is a schist with a preponderance of mica minerals. There are also chlorite schists, talc schist, and so on.
Is schist rare?
No. Shale is the most common sedimentary rock exposed on the surface of Earth.
What is after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
