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Schist and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
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
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Schist and Whiteschist

The general Schist and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Schist and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Schist and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Whiteschist

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Whiteschist

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

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