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Jadeitite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Appinite

The general Jadeitite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Appinite

The history of Jadeitite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Appinite

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

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