Taconite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Amphibolite

The general Taconite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Taconite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Amphibolite

The history of Taconite and Amphibolite 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.

Taconite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Amphibolite

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

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock