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Taconite and Banded iron formation Definition


Banded iron formation 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   
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From its formation process   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Banded iron formation

The general Taconite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Taconite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Taconite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Banded iron formation

The history of Taconite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Banded iron formation

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

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