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Jadeitite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition

Definition

Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series

History

Origin

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Isle of Mull, Scotland

Discoverer

Unknown
Ben More

Etymology

From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From the name of discoverer, Ben More

Class

Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group

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Volcanic

Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Benmoreite

The general Jadeitite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Benmoreite

The history of Jadeitite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Benmoreite

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

For Jadeitite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group:
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Benmoreite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock