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Jadeitite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Greywacke

The general Jadeitite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Greywacke

The history of Jadeitite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Greywacke

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

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