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Granulite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granulite and Jaspillite

The general Granulite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Granulite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Jaspillite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Jaspillite

Along with Granulite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Granulite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Jaspillite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Jaspillite are listed below.

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