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Diamictite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Taconite

The general Diamictite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Taconite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Taconite

Along with Diamictite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Taconite. Etymology of Diamictite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Taconite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Taconite are listed below.

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