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Tephrite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
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
Volcanic   
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 Tephrite and Whiteschist

The general Tephrite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Whiteschist

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Whiteschist

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

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