Jadeitite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Banded iron formation

The general Jadeitite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Banded iron formation

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Banded iron formation

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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