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Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre

The general Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre

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

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