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Whiteschist and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite 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   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Dolomite

The general Whiteschist and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Dolomite

The history of Whiteschist and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Dolomite

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

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