Jadeitite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre

The general Jadeitite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre

The history of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Lamprophyre

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock