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Jadeitite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Basanite 

The general Jadeitite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Basanite 

The history of Jadeitite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Basanite 

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

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