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The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Jaspilite

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Edition of 1920. See also Banded iron formation on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer.

1374910The Encyclopedia Americana — Jaspilite

JASPILITE, a compact siliceous rock similar to jasper in appearance. Its occurrence in the Lake Superior region is of economic importance as it appears invariably above the ore-bearing formation.