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Jadeitite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Pumice

The general Jadeitite and Pumice definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Pumice

The history of Jadeitite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Pumice

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

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