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Jadeitite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Greek to pursue   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Theralite

The general Jadeitite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Theralite

The history of Jadeitite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Theralite

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

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