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Jaspillite and Chert Definition


Chert and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Chert

The general Jaspillite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Chert. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Chert

The history of Jaspillite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Chert

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

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