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Jaspillite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Greywacke

The general Jaspillite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Greywacke

The history of Jaspillite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Greywacke

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

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