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Whiteschist and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Jadeitite

The general Whiteschist and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Jadeitite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Jadeitite

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

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