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Whiteschist and Laterite Definition


Laterite 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   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Laterite

The general Whiteschist and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Laterite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Laterite

The history of Whiteschist and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Laterite

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

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