The general Whiteschist and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Whiteschist and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Whiteschist and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Whiteschist and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Whiteschist is Tasmania whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Whiteschist and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Whiteschist and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Whiteschist and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Epidosite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Epidosite are listed below.
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