Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
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 oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock