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Jaspillite Definition



Definition

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

History

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota

Discoverer
Unknown

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

Class
Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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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.

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