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Jadeitite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Amphibolite

The general Jadeitite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Amphibolite

The history of Jadeitite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Amphibolite

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

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