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Jaspillite and Vogesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jaspillite and Vogesite

The general Jaspillite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Vogesite

The history of Jaspillite and Vogesite 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.

Jaspillite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Vogesite

Along with Jaspillite and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Vogesite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Vogesite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Vogesite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

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

For Vogesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock