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Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock