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Pantellerite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Jadeitite

The general Pantellerite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Jadeitite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Jadeitite

Along with Pantellerite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Jadeitite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Jadeitite are listed below.

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