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Jadeitite and Litchfieldite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Bayley
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite

The general Jadeitite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite

The history of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Litchfieldite

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

For Jadeitite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Litchfieldite,

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