Taconite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Eclogite

The general Taconite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Taconite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Eclogite

The history of Taconite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Eclogite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock