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Jadeitite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Metapelite

The general Jadeitite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Metapelite

The history of Jadeitite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Metapelite

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

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