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Whiteschist and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Aplite

The general Whiteschist and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Aplite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Aplite

The history of Whiteschist and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Aplite

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

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