Jaspillite and Latite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Latite

The general Jaspillite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Latite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Latite

The history of Jaspillite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Latite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock