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Jadeitite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Hornfels

The history of Jadeitite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Hornfels

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

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