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Jaspillite and Marble Definition


Marble and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Marble

The general Jaspillite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Marble. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Marble

The history of Jaspillite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Marble

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

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