Jaspillite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite

The general Jaspillite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite

The history of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Pyroxenite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock