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Jadeitite and Chalk Definition


Chalk and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Chalk

The history of Jadeitite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Chalk

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

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