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Whiteschist and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tasmania
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Whiteschist and Essexite 

The general Whiteschist and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Essexite . Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Essexite 

The history of Whiteschist and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Essexite 

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

For Whiteschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Essexite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock