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Jaspillite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

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 Rhyodacite

The general Jaspillite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Rhyodacite

The history of Jaspillite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Rhyodacite

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

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