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Jaspillite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Jasperoid

The general Jaspillite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Jasperoid

The history of Jaspillite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Jasperoid

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

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