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Jadeitite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Jadeitite and Oolite

The general Jadeitite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Oolite

The history of Jadeitite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Oolite

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

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