Phyllite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Taconite

The general Phyllite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Taconite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Taconite

Along with Phyllite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Taconite. Etymology of Phyllite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Taconite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Taconite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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