Taconite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Anthracite

The general Taconite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Taconite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Anthracite

The history of Taconite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Anthracite

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

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