Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
History
Origin
USA
USA
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock