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Jadeitite and Granite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Granite

The general Jadeitite and Granite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Granite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Granite

The history of Jadeitite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Granite

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

For Jadeitite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock