Diatomite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Banded iron formation

The general Diatomite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Diatomite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Banded iron formation

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Banded iron formation

Along with Diatomite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Diatomite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Banded iron formation is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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