Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite

The general Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Nepheline Syenite

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

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