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Basalt and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basalt and Jadeitite

The general Basalt and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Basalt and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Jadeitite

The history of Basalt and Jadeitite 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.

Basalt and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Jadeitite

Along with Basalt and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Jadeitite. Etymology of Basalt and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Jadeitite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Jadeitite are listed below.

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