Banded iron formation and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Eclogite

The general Banded iron formation and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Eclogite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Eclogite

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

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