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Jadeitite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Gneiss

The general Jadeitite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Gneiss

The history of Jadeitite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Gneiss

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

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