Pegmatite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Jadeitite

The general Pegmatite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Jadeitite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Jadeitite

Along with Pegmatite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Jadeitite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Jadeitite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

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