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Jadeitite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

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 Ignimbrite

The general Jadeitite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Ignimbrite

The history of Jadeitite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Ignimbrite

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

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