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Jaspillite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Carbonatite

The general Jaspillite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Carbonatite

The history of Jaspillite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Carbonatite

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

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