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Phyllite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Phyllite and Jasperoid

The general Phyllite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Phyllite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Jasperoid

The history of Phyllite and Jasperoid 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.

Phyllite and Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Jasperoid

Along with Phyllite and Jasperoid definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Jasperoid. Etymology of Phyllite and Jasperoid gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Jasperoid. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Jasperoid is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Jasperoid are listed below.

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