Banded iron formation and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Pegmatite

The general Banded iron formation and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Pegmatite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Pegmatite

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

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