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Benmoreite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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 Benmoreite and Taconite

The general Benmoreite and Taconite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Taconite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Taconite

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

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