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Epidosite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
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
Not Available   
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
Volcanic   
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 Epidosite and Whiteschist

The general Epidosite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Whiteschist

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Whiteschist

Along with Epidosite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Epidosite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Whiteschist is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Whiteschist are listed below.

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