Lherzolite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Jadeitite

The general Lherzolite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Jadeitite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Jadeitite

Along with Lherzolite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Jadeitite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Jadeitite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock