Whiteschist and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Vogesite

The general Whiteschist and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Vogesite

The history of Whiteschist and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Vogesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock