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Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite

The general Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Pseudotachylite

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

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