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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Tasmania

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Whiteschist

Whiteschist is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Whiteschist in general, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Whiteschist comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Whiteschist Definition, know more about the History of Whiteschist, Etymology of Whiteschist in next sections.