Taconite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Diamictite

The general Taconite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Taconite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Diamictite

The history of Taconite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Diamictite

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

For Taconite,

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

For Diamictite,

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