Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
History
Origin
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USA
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From English word serpentinization.
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock