The general Phonolite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite 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.
Phonolite and Whiteschist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Whiteschist. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Whiteschist is Tasmania. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Whiteschist discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Whiteschist are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Phonolite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Whiteschist is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Whiteschist are listed below.
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