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Jadeitite and Ganister Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Ganister

The general Jadeitite and Ganister definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Ganister

The history of Jadeitite and Ganister 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.

Jadeitite and Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Ganister

Along with Jadeitite and Ganister definition, know more about the etymology of Jadeitite and Ganister. Etymology of Jadeitite and Ganister gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jadeitite and Formation of Ganister. The etymology of Jadeitite is From pyroxene mineral jadeite while that of Ganister is From pyroxene mineral jadeite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jadeitite and Ganister are listed below.

For Jadeitite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Ganister,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock