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Lamprophyre and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Lamprophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite

The general Lamprophyre and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Lamprophyre and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite

The history of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite 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.

Lamprophyre and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite

Along with Lamprophyre and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite. Etymology of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lamprophyre and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Lamprophyre is From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Jadeitite is From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lamprophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lamprophyre and Jadeitite are listed below.

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