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Jaspillite
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Jaspillite Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Western Australia, Minnesota

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Jaspillite

Jaspillite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Jaspillite in general, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Jaspillite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Jaspillite Definition, know more about the History of Jaspillite, Etymology of Jaspillite in next sections.