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Jadeitite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Epidosite

The general Jadeitite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Epidosite

The history of Jadeitite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Epidosite

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

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