Whiteschist and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Phyllite

The general Whiteschist and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Phyllite

The history of Whiteschist and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Phyllite

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

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