Phonolite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Banded iron formation

The general Phonolite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Phonolite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Banded iron formation

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Banded iron formation

Along with Phonolite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Phonolite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Banded iron formation is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• 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