Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
History
Origin
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European Foreland Basins
Discoverer
Unknown
Arnold H. Bouma
Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock