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Whiteschist and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite

The general Whiteschist and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite

The history of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Rhyodacite

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

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