Whiteschist and Schist Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Schist

The general Whiteschist and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Schist, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Schist. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Schist

The history of Whiteschist and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Schist

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

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