Vogesite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Banded iron formation

The general Vogesite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Vogesite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Banded iron formation

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Banded iron formation

Along with Vogesite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Vogesite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Banded iron formation is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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