Banded iron formation and Marl Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Marl

The general Banded iron formation and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Marl, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Marl. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Marl

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Marl

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

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