Taconite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Andesite

The general Taconite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Taconite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Andesite

The history of Taconite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Andesite

Along with Taconite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Taconite and Andesite. Etymology of Taconite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Taconite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Taconite is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England while that of Andesite 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 Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Taconite and Andesite 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 Andesite,

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