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Jadeitite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone  

History
  
  

Origin
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Southern Mongolia  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Jadeitite and Diamictite

The general Jadeitite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Diamictite

The history of Jadeitite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Diamictite

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

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