Pyroxenite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Jadeitite

The general Pyroxenite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Jadeitite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Jadeitite

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

For Pyroxenite,

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

For Jadeitite,

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