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Jasperoid and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jasperoid and Soapstone

The general Jasperoid and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Soapstone

The history of Jasperoid and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Soapstone

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

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