Arkose and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Arkose and Banded iron formation

The general Arkose and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Arkose and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Arkose and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Banded iron formation

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Banded iron formation

Along with Arkose and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Arkose and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Banded iron formation is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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