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Jadeitite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Harzburgite

The general Jadeitite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Harzburgite

The history of Jadeitite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Harzburgite

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

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