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.
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 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.
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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