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Slate and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Slate Definition


Definition

Definition
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Jadeitite

The general Slate and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Slate and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Slate and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Jadeitite

The history of Slate 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.

Slate and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Jadeitite

Along with Slate and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Jadeitite. Etymology of Slate and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Jadeitite is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate and Jadeitite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Jadeitite are listed below.

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