Slate and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Slate and Banded iron formation

The general Slate and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Slate and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Slate and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Slate and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Banded iron formation

The history of Slate 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.

Slate and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Banded iron formation

Along with Slate and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Slate and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Banded iron formation is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Slate,

• 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