Syenite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Taconite

The general Syenite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Taconite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Taconite

Along with Syenite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Taconite. Etymology of Syenite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Taconite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Taconite are listed below.

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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