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Jadeitite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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