Shale and Taconite Definition

Definition of Shale and Taconite

The general Shale and Taconite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Taconite. Get to know more information about Shale and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Taconite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Taconite

Along with Shale and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Taconite. Etymology of Shale and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Taconite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Taconite are listed below.

For Shale,

• 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