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Jasperoid and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jasperoid and Phyllite

The general Jasperoid and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Phyllite

The history of Jasperoid and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Phyllite

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

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