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Jadeitite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Sovite

The general Jadeitite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Sovite

The history of Jadeitite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Sovite

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

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