Banded iron formation and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Jaspillite

The general Banded iron formation and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Jaspillite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Jaspillite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock