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Jadeitite and Jaspillite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Jaspillite

The general Jadeitite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Jaspillite

The history of Jadeitite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Jaspillite

Along with Jadeitite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Jadeitite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Jadeitite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jadeitite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Jadeitite is From pyroxene mineral jadeite while that of Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jadeitite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite,

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