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Jasperoid and Shale Definition


Shale and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jasperoid and Shale

The general Jasperoid and Shale definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Shale, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Shale. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Shale

The history of Jasperoid and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Shale

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

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