Banded iron formation and Kimberlite Types and Facts

Banded iron formation

Kimberlite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type, Superior-type and Taconite

Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites

1.2 Features

Is one of the oldest rock

Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Banded iron formation and Kimberlite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Banded iron formation Texture and Kimberlite Texture. Types of Banded iron formation are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type, Superior-type and Taconite whereas the types of Kimberlite are Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites.During historic times, some rocks depending on their hardness were used to create Pictographs and Petroglyphs. Rocks which are hard were generally not used. Pictographs are paintings or drawings that have been placed or created on the surface of rock. Banded iron formation and Kimberlite were not used for creating pictographs. Petroglyph is an image which is carved into a rock. These are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving or abrading, as a form of rock art. Banded iron formation and Kimberlite were not used for creating petroglyphs.