Definition
Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution
History
Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
USA
Discoverer
Unknown
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Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From a sediment left after the evaporation
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