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Jaspillite and Migmatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Southern Alps, France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Jakob Sederholm
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Jaspillite and Migmatite

The general Jaspillite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Migmatite

The history of Jaspillite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Migmatite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Migmatite,

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