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Jaspillite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

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  

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Definition of Jaspillite and Oolite

The general Jaspillite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Oolite

The history of Jaspillite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Oolite

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

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