Travertine and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Travertine and Banded iron formation

The general Travertine and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Travertine and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Travertine and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Banded iron formation

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Banded iron formation

Along with Travertine and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Travertine and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Banded iron formation is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Travertine,

• 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