Taconite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Charnockite

The general Taconite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Taconite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Charnockite

The history of Taconite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Charnockite

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

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