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Jadeitite and Granulite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Central Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Granulite

The general Jadeitite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Granulite

The history of Jadeitite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Granulite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock