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Jaspillite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Siltstone

The general Jaspillite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Siltstone

The history of Jaspillite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Siltstone

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

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