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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.

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