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Jadeitite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
No etymologies found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Suevite

The general Jadeitite and Suevite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Suevite

The history of Jadeitite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Suevite

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

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