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Jaspillite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Jaspillite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Scoria

The history of Jaspillite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Scoria

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

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