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Jadeitite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Jadeitite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Icelandite

The history of Jadeitite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Icelandite

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

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