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Banded iron formation and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Hawaiite

The general Banded iron formation and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Hawaiite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Hawaiite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock