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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Taconite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Taconite are listed below.

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