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Whiteschist and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite 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   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Diamictite

The general Whiteschist and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Diamictite

The history of Whiteschist and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Diamictite

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

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