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Jaspillite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Jaspillite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Phonolite

The history of Jaspillite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Phonolite

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

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