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Jaspillite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

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   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Mudstone

The general Jaspillite and Mudstone 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, 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. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Mudstone

The history of Jaspillite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Mudstone

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

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