Banded iron formation and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Turbidite

The general Banded iron formation and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Turbidite

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

Banded iron formation and Turbidite 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 Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Banded iron formation and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Banded iron formation and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Banded iron formation is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Turbidite

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

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