Soapstone and Taconite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Taconite

The general Soapstone and Taconite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Taconite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Taconite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Taconite

Along with Soapstone and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Taconite. Etymology of Soapstone and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Taconite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Taconite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock