Jaspillite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Epidosite

The general Jaspillite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Epidosite

The history of Jaspillite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Epidosite

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock