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Jadeitite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Phyllite

The general Jadeitite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Phyllite

The history of Jadeitite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Phyllite

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

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