Jaspillite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Andesite

The general Jaspillite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Andesite

The history of Jaspillite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Andesite

Along with Jaspillite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Andesite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Andesite 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 Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Andesite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock