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Theralite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Jadeitite

The general Theralite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Theralite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Jadeitite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Jadeitite

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

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