Anthracite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Taconite

The general Anthracite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. 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 Anthracite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Taconite

The history of Anthracite 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.

Anthracite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Taconite

Along with Anthracite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Anthracite and Taconite. Etymology of Anthracite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anthracite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Anthracite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal while that of Taconite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anthracite and Taconite are listed below.

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Taconite,

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