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Jaspillite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Amphibolite

The general Jaspillite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Amphibolite

The history of Jaspillite and Amphibolite 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.

Jaspillite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Jaspillite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Jaspillite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Jaspillite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Jaspillite is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Jaspillite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Jaspillite is Unknown and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Jaspillite and Amphibolite

Along with Jaspillite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Amphibolite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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