Jaspillite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Pegmatite

The general Jaspillite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Pegmatite

The history of Jaspillite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Pegmatite

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock