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Whiteschist and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite 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   
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Metapelite

The general Whiteschist and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Metapelite

The history of Whiteschist and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Metapelite

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

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