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Whiteschist and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Mangerite

The general Whiteschist and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Mangerite

The history of Whiteschist and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Mangerite

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

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