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Mangerite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Jaspillite

The general Mangerite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Mangerite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Jaspillite

The history of Mangerite and Jaspillite 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.

Mangerite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Jaspillite

Along with Mangerite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Mangerite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Jaspillite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Jaspillite are listed below.

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