Banded iron formation and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Ijolite

The general Banded iron formation and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Ijolite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Ijolite

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

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