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Jadeitite and Pegmatite Definition


Pegmatite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
R. J. Hauy   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Pegmatite

The general Jadeitite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Pegmatite

The history of Jadeitite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Pegmatite

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

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