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Jadeitite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Larvikite

The general Jadeitite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Larvikite

The history of Jadeitite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Larvikite

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

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