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Jadeitite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Jadeitite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Trachyandesite

The history of Jadeitite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Trachyandesite

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

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