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Jadeitite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Laterite

The general Jadeitite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Laterite

The history of Jadeitite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Laterite

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

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