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Jasperoid and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard 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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jasperoid and Itacolumite

The general Jasperoid and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Itacolumite

The history of Jasperoid and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Itacolumite

Along with Jasperoid and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Itacolumite. Etymology of Jasperoid and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite,

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