Marl and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Marl and Banded iron formation

The general Marl and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Marl and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Marl and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Marl and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Banded iron formation

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Banded iron formation

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

For Marl,

• 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