Banded iron formation and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Banded iron formation and Vogesite

The general Banded iron formation and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Banded iron formation and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Banded iron formation and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Banded iron formation and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Banded iron formation and Vogesite

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

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

Etymology of Banded iron formation and Vogesite

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

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