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Whiteschist and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite 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   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From diatom + -ite1   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Diatomite

The general Whiteschist and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Diatomite

The history of Whiteschist and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Diatomite

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

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