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Ijolite and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Finland, Europe
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone
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
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Ijolite and Banded iron formation

The general Ijolite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Ijolite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Banded iron formation

The history of Ijolite 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.

Ijolite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Banded iron formation

Along with Ijolite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Ijolite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Banded iron formation is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Ijolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse 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