Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations
History
Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
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Discoverer
Unknown
William Smith
Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock