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Foidolite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Foidolite and Jadeitite

The general Foidolite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Foidolite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Jadeitite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Jadeitite

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

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