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Latite and Banded iron formation Definition


Banded iron formation and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From its formation process   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Banded iron formation

The general Latite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic 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 Latite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Latite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Latite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Banded iron formation

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Banded iron formation

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

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