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Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pseudotachylite

The general Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Pseudotachylite

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

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