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Shonkinite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shonkinite and Jadeitite

The general Shonkinite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Jadeitite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Jadeitite

Along with Shonkinite and Jadeitite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Jadeitite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Jadeitite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Jadeitite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Jadeitite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Jadeitite are listed below.

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