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Jadeitite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

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 Trachyte

The general Jadeitite and Trachyte definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Trachyte

The history of Jadeitite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Trachyte

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

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