Limestone and Taconite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Taconite

The general Limestone and Taconite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Taconite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Taconite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Taconite

Along with Limestone and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Taconite. Etymology of Limestone and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Taconite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Taconite are listed below.

For Limestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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