Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite

The general Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite

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

Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite. In this section, you will know about Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Banded iron formation is Unknown and the discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall.

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Ignimbrite

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

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