Banded iron formation and Argillite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Argillite

The general Banded iron formation and Argillite 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, 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. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Argillite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Argillite

The history of Banded iron formation and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Argillite

Along with Banded iron formation and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Banded iron formation and Argillite. Etymology of Banded iron formation and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Banded iron formation and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Banded iron formation is From its formation process while that of Argillite 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 Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Banded iron formation and Argillite 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 Argillite,

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