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Taconite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Taconite Definition


Definition

Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
France   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Arkose

The general Taconite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Taconite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Taconite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Arkose

The history of Taconite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Arkose

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

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