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Rhyodacite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite

The general Rhyodacite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite

Along with Rhyodacite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Jaspillite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Jaspillite are listed below.

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