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Jadeitite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Hornblendite

The general Jadeitite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Hornblendite

The history of Jadeitite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Hornblendite

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

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