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Banded iron formation and Chalk Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Chalk

The general Banded iron formation and Chalk definition can be stated as: Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Chalk. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Chalk

The history of Banded iron formation and Chalk 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.

Banded iron formation and Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Chalk

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

For Banded iron formation,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chalk,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock