Ijolite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Taconite

The general Ijolite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. 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 Ijolite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Taconite

The history of Ijolite 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.

Ijolite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Taconite

Along with Ijolite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Taconite. Etymology of Ijolite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Taconite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Taconite are listed below.

For Ijolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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