Chert and Taconite Definition

Definition of Chert and Taconite

The general Chert and Taconite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Taconite. Get to know more information about Chert and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Taconite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Taconite

Along with Chert and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Taconite. Etymology of Chert and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Taconite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Taconite are listed below.

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Taconite,

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