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Jadeitite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Soapstone

The history of Jadeitite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Soapstone

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

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