Oolite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Taconite

The general Oolite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Taconite

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Taconite

Along with Oolite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Taconite. Etymology of Oolite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Taconite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Taconite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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