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Whiteschist and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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