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Jadeitite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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 Mudstone

The general Jadeitite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Mudstone

The history of Jadeitite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Mudstone

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

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