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Whiteschist and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Quartzite

The general Whiteschist and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Quartzite

The history of Whiteschist and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Quartzite

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

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