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Jadeitite and Adakite Definition


Adakite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Adak, Aleutian Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Defant and Drummond   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Adak, Aleutian Islands   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Adakite

The general Jadeitite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Adakite

The history of Jadeitite and Adakite 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 Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Adakite

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

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