Whiteschist and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Itacolumite

The general Whiteschist and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Itacolumite

The history of Whiteschist and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Itacolumite

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

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