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Jadeitite and Carbonatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Tanzania
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Carbonatite

The general Jadeitite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Carbonatite

The history of Jadeitite and Carbonatite 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.

Jadeitite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Carbonatite

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

For Jadeitite,

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

For Carbonatite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock