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Jadeitite and Basalt Definition


Basalt and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Georgius Agricola   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Basalt

The general Jadeitite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Basalt

The history of Jadeitite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Basalt

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

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