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Jaspillite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Granulite

The general Jaspillite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Granulite

The history of Jaspillite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Granulite

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

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