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What is Whiteschist?



Definition
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Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures 0

History
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Origin
Tasmania 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Foliated 0

Color
Colourless, Green, Grey, White 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
No 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
Yes 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Banded and Foilated 0

Uses
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Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Paving Stone 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
for Road Aggregate 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Production of Lime 0

Types
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Types
Not Available 0

Features
High percentage of mica, Host Rock for Lead 0

Archaeological Significance
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Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Whiteschist is formed by dynamic metamorphism at high temperatures and pressures that aligns the grains of mica, hornblende and other elongated minerals into thin layers. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica 0

Compound Content
CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
1.5 0

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained 0

Fracture
Conchoidal 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull 0

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2 10

Cleavage
Perfect 0

Toughness
1 0

Specific Gravity
2.86 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K 10

Resistance
Heat Resistant 0

Reserves
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Deposits in Eastern Continents
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Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam 0

Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Austria, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA 0

South America
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland 0

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Learn more about Properties of Whiteschist

What is Whiteschist? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Whiteschist i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Whiteschist include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Whiteschist is 200.00 N/mm2. Streak of Whiteschist is white while its cleavage is perfect. Luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull and its fracture is conchoidal. Whiteschist is opaque in nature. Know all about Whiteschist, What is Whiteschist, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.

Know about Composition of Whiteschist

What is Whiteschist composed of? Get to know about composition of Whiteschist here. Whiteschist definition gives information about the Formation of Whiteschist and its composition.The composition of Whiteschist can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Whiteschist rock includes Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica and The compound content of Whiteschist rock includes CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Whiteschist rock in next section.

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