Banded iron formation and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Diatomite

The general Banded iron formation and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Diatomite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Diatomite

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

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