Whiteschist and Latite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Latite

The general Whiteschist and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Latite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Latite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Latite

The history of Whiteschist and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Latite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock