Whiteschist and Andesite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Andesite

The general Whiteschist and Andesite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Andesite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Andesite

The history of Whiteschist and Andesite 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.

Whiteschist and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Andesite

Along with Whiteschist and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Andesite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Andesite 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. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Andesite are listed below.

For Whiteschist,

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

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock