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Jaspillite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Hawaiite

The general Jaspillite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Hawaiite

The history of Jaspillite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Hawaiite

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

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