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Obsidian and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Obsidian Definition


Definition

Definition
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Ethiopia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Obsius   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Obsidian and Jadeitite

The general Obsidian and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Obsidian and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Obsidian and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Obsidian and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Obsidian and Jadeitite

The history of Obsidian 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.

Obsidian and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Obsidian and Jadeitite

Along with Obsidian and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Obsidian and Jadeitite. Etymology of Obsidian and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Obsidian and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Obsidian is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius while that of Jadeitite is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Obsidian and Jadeitite are listed below.

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