Argillite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Argillite and Banded iron formation

The general Argillite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Argillite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Argillite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Banded iron formation

The history of Argillite 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.

Argillite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Banded iron formation

Along with Argillite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Argillite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Banded iron formation is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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