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Jaspillite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Basanite 

The general Jaspillite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Basanite 

The history of Jaspillite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Basanite 

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

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