Taconite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Taconite and Basalt

The general Taconite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Taconite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Taconite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Basalt

The history of Taconite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Basalt

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

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