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Whiteschist and Diorite Definition


Diorite 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   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Diorite

The general Whiteschist and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Diorite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Diorite

The history of Whiteschist and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Diorite

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

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