Whiteschist and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Lherzolite

The general Whiteschist and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Lherzolite

The history of Whiteschist and Lherzolite 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.

Whiteschist and Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Lherzolite

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

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock