Picrite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Jadeitite

The general Picrite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Picrite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Jadeitite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Jadeitite

Along with Picrite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Picrite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Jadeitite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Jadeitite are listed below.

For Picrite,

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock