Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
History
Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Italy
Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell
Unknown
Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock