Banded Iron Formation

Banded iron formations have greater than 15% sedimentary iron content. They are of economic interest as they host the world's largest iron ore deposits and many gold deposits.
Abstract/Description: Banded iron formations have greater than 15% sedimentary iron content. They are of economic interest as they host the world's largest iron ore deposits and many gold deposits.
Subject(s): Atlantic City, WY, United States
environmental sciences