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Jadeitite and Greenschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Greenschist

The general Jadeitite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Greenschist

The history of Jadeitite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Greenschist

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

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