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Jadeitite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Rhyolite

The general Jadeitite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Rhyolite

The history of Jadeitite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Rhyolite

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

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