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Whiteschist and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

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 Monzonite

The general Whiteschist and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Monzonite

The history of Whiteschist and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Monzonite

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

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