Jaspillite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Turbidite

The general Jaspillite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Turbidite

The history of Jaspillite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Turbidite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Turbidite,

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