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Jadeitite and Pyroxenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pyroxenite

The general Jadeitite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Pyroxenite

The history of Jadeitite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Pyroxenite

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

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