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Banded iron formation and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Essexite 

The general Banded iron formation and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Essexite . Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Essexite 

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Essexite 

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock