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Jaspillite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Diamictite

The general Jaspillite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Diamictite

The history of Jaspillite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Diamictite

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

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