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Jasperoid and Schist Definition


Schist and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Jasperoid and Schist definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Schist, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Schist. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Schist

The history of Jasperoid and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Schist

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

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