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Jasperoid and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Argillite

The general Jasperoid and Argillite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Argillite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Argillite

The history of Jasperoid and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Argillite

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

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