Taconite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Diorite

The general Taconite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Taconite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Diorite

The history of Taconite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Diorite

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

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