Gneiss and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Jaspillite

The general Gneiss and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Gneiss and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Jaspillite

The history of Gneiss and Jaspillite 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.

Gneiss and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Jaspillite

Along with Gneiss and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Jaspillite. Etymology of Gneiss and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Jaspillite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Jaspillite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

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

For Jaspillite,

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