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Jadeitite and Flint Definition


Flint and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Flint definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Flint. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Flint

The history of Jadeitite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Flint

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

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