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Flint and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Flint Definition


Definition

Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   
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 Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Flint and Taconite

The general Flint and Taconite definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. 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 Flint and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Taconite. Get to know more information about Flint and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Taconite

The history of Flint 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.

Flint and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Taconite

Along with Flint and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Taconite. Etymology of Flint and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Taconite is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Taconite are listed below.

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