Phonolite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Taconite

The general Phonolite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Taconite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Taconite

Along with Phonolite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Taconite. Etymology of Phonolite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Taconite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Taconite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• 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