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Jadeitite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Diorite

The general Jadeitite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Diorite

The history of Jadeitite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Diorite

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

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