Banded iron formation and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite

The general Banded iron formation and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite

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

Banded iron formation and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Banded iron formation and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Banded iron formation is Unknown and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Cataclasite

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

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