Pyrolite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Jaspillite

The general Pyrolite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Jaspillite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Jaspillite

Along with Pyrolite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Jaspillite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Jaspillite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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