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Jaspillite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Pumice

The general Jaspillite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Pumice

The history of Jaspillite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Pumice

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

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