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Phyllite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Phyllite and Jadeitite

The general Phyllite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Phyllite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Jadeitite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Jadeitite

Along with Phyllite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Phyllite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Jadeitite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Jadeitite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Jadeitite are listed below.

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