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Taconite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite 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   
Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Cataclasite

The general Taconite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Taconite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Cataclasite

The history of Taconite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Cataclasite

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

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