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Jaspillite and Coal Definition


Coal and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Coal

The general Jaspillite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Coal. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Coal

The history of Jaspillite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Coal

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

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