Felsite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Jadeitite

The general Felsite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Felsite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Jadeitite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Jadeitite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jadeitite,

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