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Pumice and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Spain
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pumice and Banded iron formation

The general Pumice and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Pumice and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Pumice and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pumice and Banded iron formation

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Banded iron formation

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

For Pumice,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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