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Jaspillite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Appinite

The general Jaspillite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Appinite

The history of Jaspillite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Appinite

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

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