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Whiteschist and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite 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   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Foidolite

The general Whiteschist and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Foidolite

The history of Whiteschist and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Foidolite

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

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