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Jadeitite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Variolite

The general Jadeitite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Variolite

The history of Jadeitite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Variolite

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

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