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Jadeitite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.  

History
  
  

Origin
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Kimberley, South Africa  

Discoverer
Unknown  
John W. Judd  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Kimberlite

The general Jadeitite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Kimberlite

The history of Jadeitite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

Jadeitite and Kimberlite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Jadeitite and Kimberlite. In this section, you will know about Jadeitite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Jadeitite is whereas Origin of Kimberlite is Kimberley, South Africa. It is interesting to know the name of Jadeitite and Kimberlite discoverer. The Discoverer of Jadeitite is Unknown and the discoverer of Kimberlite is John W. Judd.

Etymology of Jadeitite and Kimberlite

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

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