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Jadeitite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From quartz + -ite   

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   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Quartzite

The general Jadeitite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Quartzite

The history of Jadeitite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Quartzite

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

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