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Jadeitite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Blueschist

The general Jadeitite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Blueschist

The history of Jadeitite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Blueschist

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

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