Arkose and Taconite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Taconite

The general Arkose and Taconite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% 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 Arkose and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Taconite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Taconite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Taconite

Along with Arkose and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Taconite. Etymology of Arkose and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Taconite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Taconite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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