Whiteschist and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Phonolite

The general Whiteschist and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Phonolite

The history of Whiteschist and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Phonolite

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

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