Jaspillite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Picrite

The general Jaspillite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Picrite

The history of Jaspillite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Picrite

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock