Jaspillite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Aplite

The general Jaspillite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Aplite

The history of Jaspillite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Aplite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Aplite,

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