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Jadeitite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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