Phyllite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Whiteschist

The general Phyllite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Whiteschist

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Whiteschist

Along with Phyllite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Phyllite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Whiteschist is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Whiteschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Whiteschist are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock