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Latite and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Latin word latium
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Latite and Banded iron formation

The general Latite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Latite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Latite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Latite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Banded iron formation

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

Latite 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 Latite and Banded iron formation. In this section, you will know about Latite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Banded iron formation discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Banded iron formation are Unknown.

Etymology of Latite and Banded iron formation

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

For Latite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: 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