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Banded iron formation and Larvikite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Larvik, Norway
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Larvikite

The general Banded iron formation and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Larvikite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Larvikite

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

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