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Whiteschist and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Marble

The general Whiteschist and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Marble, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Marble. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Marble

The history of Whiteschist and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Marble

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

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