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Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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