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Jadeitite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
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Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Jadeitite and Argillite

The general Jadeitite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Argillite

The history of Jadeitite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Argillite

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

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