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Jadeitite and Websterite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
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 Websterite

The general Jadeitite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Websterite

The history of Jadeitite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Websterite

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

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