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Jadeitite and Marble Definition


Marble and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Marble

The general Jadeitite and Marble definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Marble. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Marble

The history of Jadeitite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Marble

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

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