Banded iron formation and Theralite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Theralite

The general Banded iron formation and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Theralite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Theralite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Theralite

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

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