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Jadeitite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite

The general Jadeitite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite

The history of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Rhyodacite

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

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