Andesite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Taconite

The general Andesite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Taconite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Taconite

Along with Andesite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Taconite. Etymology of Andesite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Taconite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Taconite are listed below.

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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