Jadeitite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Adamellite

The general Jadeitite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Adamellite

The history of Jadeitite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Adamellite

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

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