Shonkinite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation

The general Shonkinite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation

Along with Shonkinite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Banded iron formation is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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