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Appinite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Appinite and Whiteschist

The general Appinite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Appinite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Appinite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Whiteschist

The history of Appinite and Whiteschist 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.

Appinite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Whiteschist

Along with Appinite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Appinite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Whiteschist is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Whiteschist are listed below.

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