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Marble and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marble and Jadeitite

The general Marble and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Marble and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Marble and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Jadeitite

The history of Marble and Jadeitite 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.

Marble and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Jadeitite

Along with Marble and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Jadeitite. Etymology of Marble and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Jadeitite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble and Jadeitite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Jadeitite are listed below.

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