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Whiteschist and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone 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   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Mudstone

The general Whiteschist and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Mudstone

The history of Whiteschist and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Mudstone

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

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