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Jadeitite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

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  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

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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 . 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.

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