Rhyolite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Jadeitite

The general Rhyolite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Jadeitite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Jadeitite

Along with Rhyolite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Jadeitite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Jadeitite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock