Taconite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Dunite

The general Taconite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Taconite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Dunite

The history of Taconite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Dunite

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

For Taconite,

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

For Dunite,

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