Jaspillite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Websterite

The general Jaspillite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Jaspillite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Websterite

The history of Jaspillite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Websterite

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

For Jaspillite,

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

For Websterite,

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