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Peridotite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Whiteschist

The general Peridotite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Whiteschist

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Whiteschist

Along with Peridotite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Peridotite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Whiteschist is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Whiteschist are listed below.

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