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Jadeitite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks  

History
  
  

Origin
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USA  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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Group
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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 Jasperoid

The general Jadeitite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Jasperoid

The history of Jadeitite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Jasperoid

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

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