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Jaspillite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jaspillite and Itacolumite

The general Jaspillite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Itacolumite

The history of Jaspillite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Itacolumite

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

For Jaspillite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Itacolumite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock