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Jaspillite and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jaspillite and Essexite 

The general Jaspillite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Essexite 

The history of Jaspillite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Essexite 

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Essexite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock