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Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Patrick Marshall
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation

The general Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation

The history of Ignimbrite 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.

Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation

Along with Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Banded iron formation is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Ignimbrite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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