Taconite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Blue Granite

The general Taconite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Taconite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Blue Granite

The history of Taconite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Blue Granite

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

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