Vogesite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Taconite

The general Vogesite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Vogesite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Taconite

The history of Vogesite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

Vogesite and Taconite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Vogesite and Taconite. In this section, you will know about Vogesite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Vogesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Taconite is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Vogesite and Taconite discoverer. The Discoverer of Vogesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Taconite is Newton Horace Winchell.

Etymology of Vogesite and Taconite

Along with Vogesite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Taconite. Etymology of Vogesite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Taconite 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 Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Taconite 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 Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock