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Jasperoid and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Quartzite

The general Jasperoid and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Quartzite

The history of Jasperoid and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Quartzite

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

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