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Jadeitite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Jadeitite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Scoria

The history of Jadeitite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Scoria

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

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