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Shonkinite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Shonkinite and Taconite

The general Shonkinite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Taconite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Taconite

Along with Shonkinite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Taconite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Taconite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Taconite are listed below.

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