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Jaspillite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Jaspillite

Jaspillite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Jaspillite in general, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Jaspillite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Jaspillite Definition, know more about the History of Jaspillite, Etymology of Jaspillite in next sections.

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