Whiteschist and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite

The general Whiteschist and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite

The history of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Pyroxenite

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

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