Whiteschist and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Nephelinite

The general Whiteschist and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Nephelinite

The history of Whiteschist and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Nephelinite

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

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock