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Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its formation process
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite

The general Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Trachyandesite

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

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