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Jadeitite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  

History
  
  

Origin
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Pike County, U.S  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Pyrolite

The general Jadeitite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Pyrolite

The history of Jadeitite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Pyrolite

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

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