Diorite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Taconite

The general Diorite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Taconite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Taconite

Along with Diorite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Taconite. Etymology of Diorite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Taconite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Taconite are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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