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Jadeitite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Whiteschist

The general Jadeitite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Whiteschist

The history of Jadeitite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Whiteschist

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

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