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Jasperoid and Diatomite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
From diatom + -ite1
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jasperoid and Diatomite

The general Jasperoid and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Diatomite

The history of Jasperoid and Diatomite 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.

Jasperoid and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Diatomite

Along with Jasperoid and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Diatomite. Etymology of Jasperoid and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Diatomite is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Diatomite are listed below.

For Jasperoid,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Diatomite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock