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Jadeitite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Jadeitite 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
Unknown   
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
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown 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.

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