Phyllite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Banded iron formation

The general Phyllite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Phyllite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Banded iron formation

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Banded iron formation

Along with Phyllite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Phyllite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Banded iron formation is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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