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Itacolumite and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation

The general Itacolumite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation

The history of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation 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.

Itacolumite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation

Along with Itacolumite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Banded iron formation is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

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

For Banded iron formation,

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