Carbonatite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Jadeitite

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

History of Carbonatite and Jadeitite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Jadeitite

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

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

For Jadeitite,

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