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Whiteschist
A rock subtype
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A light-coloured schist containing kyanite and talc.
These rocks represent Mg and Al-rich rocks metamorphosed under the conditions of the eclogite facies (high pressure).
These rocks represent Mg and Al-rich rocks metamorphosed under the conditions of the eclogite facies (high pressure).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50037
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50037:5
Classification of Whiteschist
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- High-grade metamorphic rock
- High P/T metamorphic rock
- Whiteschist
- High P/T metamorphic rock
- Schist
- Whiteschist
- High-grade metamorphic rock
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Whiteschist
- Whiteschist
Mineralogy of Whiteschist
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Synonyms of Whiteschist
Internet Links for Whiteschist
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References for Whiteschist
Reference List:
Schreyer, Werner (1973) Whiteschist: A High-Pressure Rock and its Geologic Significance. The Journal of Geology, 81 (6) 735-739 doi:10.1086/627926
Schreyer, W. (1974) Whiteschist, a new type of metamorphic rock formed at high pressures. Geologische Rundschau, 63 (2) 597-609 doi:10.1007/bf01820834
Schreyer, W., Abraham, K. (1976) Three-stage metamorphic history of a whiteschist from Sar e Sang, Afghanistan, as part of a former evaporite deposit. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 59 (2) 111-130 doi:10.1007/bf00371302
Localities for Whiteschist
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| A McNeill |
Italy | |
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New Zealand | |
| [Aotea] Grapes (2022) |
Pakistan | |
| E. J. Gubelin (1982) |
| E. J. Gubelin (1982) | |
Switzerland | |
| Meyre et al. (1999) |
| Meyre et al. (1999) | |
| Meyre et al. (1999) |
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