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Banded iron formation and Norite Definition


Norite and Banded iron formation Definition


Definition

Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its formation process   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Banded iron formation and Norite

The general Banded iron formation and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Norite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Norite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Banded iron formation and Norite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Norite

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

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