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Jadeitite and Diabase Definition


Diabase and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar  

History
  
  

Origin
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Germany  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Christian Leopold von Buch  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From Greek di + base  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Diabase

The general Jadeitite and Diabase definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Diabase

The history of Jadeitite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Diabase

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

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