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Mangerite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Whiteschist

The general Mangerite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Whiteschist

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Whiteschist

Along with Mangerite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Mangerite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Mangerite 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. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Whiteschist are listed below.

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