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Jadeitite and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Limestone

The history of Jadeitite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Limestone

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

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