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Quartzite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Taconite

The general Quartzite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Taconite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Taconite

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

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