Phyllite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Jaspillite

The general Phyllite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Phyllite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Jaspillite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Jaspillite

Along with Phyllite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Phyllite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Jaspillite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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