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Jadeitite and Marl Definition


Marl and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

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 Marl

The general Jadeitite and Marl definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Marl. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Marl

The history of Jadeitite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Marl

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

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