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Taconite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Taconite Definition


Definition

Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Dolomite

The general Taconite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Taconite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Dolomite

The history of Taconite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Dolomite

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

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