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Banded iron formation and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Banded iron formation Definition


Definition

Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From its formation process   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Banded iron formation and Migmatite

The general Banded iron formation and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Banded iron formation and Migmatite

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

Banded iron formation and Migmatite 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 Migmatite. In this section, you will know about Banded iron formation and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Migmatite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Banded iron formation and Migmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Banded iron formation is Unknown and the discoverer of Migmatite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Migmatite

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

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