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Jadeitite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Teschenite

The general Jadeitite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Teschenite

The history of Jadeitite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Teschenite

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

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