Taconite and Chert Definition

Definition of Taconite and Chert

The general Taconite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Taconite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Chert. Get to know more information about Taconite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Chert

The history of Taconite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Chert

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

For Taconite,

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

For Chert,

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