Theralite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Jaspillite

The general Theralite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Theralite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Jaspillite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Jaspillite

Along with Theralite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Theralite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Jaspillite are listed below.

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine 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