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Picrite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
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 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.

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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 Unknown. 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.

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