Chert and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Chert and Banded iron formation

The general Chert and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Chert and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Chert and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Chert and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Banded iron formation

The history of Chert and Banded iron formation 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.

Chert and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

Chert and Banded iron formation definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Chert and Banded iron formation. In this section, you will know about Chert and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Chert is Unknown whereas Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Chert and Banded iron formation discoverer. The discoverer of Chert and Banded iron formation are Unknown.

Etymology of Chert and Banded iron formation

Along with Chert and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Chert and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Banded iron formation is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Chert,

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

For Banded iron formation,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock