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Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Pseudotachylite

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

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