Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
History
Origin
Tasmania
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
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Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Plutonic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock