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Picrite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Jasperoid

The general Picrite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Picrite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Picrite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Jasperoid

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Jasperoid

Along with Picrite and Jasperoid definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Jasperoid. Etymology of Picrite and Jasperoid gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Jasperoid. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Jasperoid is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Jasperoid are listed below.

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