Porphyry and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Jadeitite

The general Porphyry and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Porphyry and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Jadeitite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Jadeitite

Along with Porphyry and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Jadeitite. Etymology of Porphyry and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Jadeitite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Jadeitite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• 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