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Jaspillite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Jaspillite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Granophyre

The history of Jaspillite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Granophyre

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

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