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Serpentinite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
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
From English word serpentinization.   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Serpentinite and Jaspillite

The general Serpentinite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Serpentinite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Jaspillite

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Jaspillite

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

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