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Theralite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
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
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Whiteschist

The general Theralite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Theralite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Whiteschist

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Whiteschist

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

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