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Whiteschist and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Basanite 

The general Whiteschist and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Basanite . Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Basanite 

The history of Whiteschist and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Basanite 

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

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