Tiger Iron

UNB-2017-0166Rocks » Sedimentary

Description

Two banded Iron Formation samples. Rectangular in shape and polished on two or three sides. These include dark grey/ red Hematite and yellow Limonite.

Specifications

Object nameTiger Iron
IDUNB-2017-0166
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryRock
Classification
Rock group:
Sedimentary
CompositionOxides
Age
Eon:
Precambrian
Era:
Proterozoic
Numeric age2500 Mya
OriginAustralia
Pieces2
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 3.5cm x 9cm x 5cm
  • 5cm x 12cm x 9cm

Map of Origin