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Jadeitite and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Claystone

The general Jadeitite and Claystone definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Claystone

The history of Jadeitite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Claystone

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

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