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Jadeitite and Kenyte Definition


Kenyte and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Mount Kenya   

Discoverer
Unknown   
J. W. Gregory   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Kenyte

The general Jadeitite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Kenyte

The history of Jadeitite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Kenyte

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

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