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
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Foliated
2.2 Color
Colourless, Green, Grey, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
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81% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.3 Stain Resistant
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42% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.4 Wind Resistant
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19% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.5 Acid Resistant
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15% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.5 Appearance
Banded and Foilated
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
for Road Aggregate
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Production of Lime
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
4.2 Features
High percentage of mica, Host Rock for Lead
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Whiteschist is formed by dynamic metamorphism at high temperatures and pressures that aligns the grains of mica, hornblende and other elongated minerals into thin layers.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica
5.2.2 Compound Content
CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
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50% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
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77% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
1.5
Check 1.5 Range Rocks!
1
7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
White
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0.15
450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
6.1.9 Toughness
1
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86
Check 2.86 Range Rocks!
0
8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Check 2.8-2.9 g/cm3 Range Rocks!
0
1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0.14
3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
7.1.2 Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Austria, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland