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Whiteschist and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite 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   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Harzburgite

The general Whiteschist and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Harzburgite

The history of Whiteschist and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Harzburgite

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

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