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Trachyte and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar  
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness  
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Trachyte and Jadeitite

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

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History of Trachyte and Jadeitite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Jadeitite

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

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