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Jaspillite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Peridotite

The general Jaspillite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Peridotite

The history of Jaspillite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Peridotite

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

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