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Theralite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
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
Plutonic   
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 Theralite and Jasperoid

The general Theralite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Theralite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Theralite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Jasperoid

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Jasperoid

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

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