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Taconite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  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   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Taconite and Essexite 

The general Taconite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Taconite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Taconite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Taconite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Essexite 

The history of Taconite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Essexite 

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

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