Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
History
Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock