Taconite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Taconite and Breccia

The general Taconite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Taconite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Taconite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Breccia

The history of Taconite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Breccia

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

For Taconite,

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

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock