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Jadeitite and Lherzolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Lherzolite

The general Jadeitite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Lherzolite

The history of Jadeitite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Lherzolite

Along with Jadeitite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Jadeitite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Jadeitite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jadeitite and Formation of Lherzolite. The etymology of Jadeitite is From pyroxene mineral jadeite while that of Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jadeitite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock