Taconite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Taconite and Gossan

The general Taconite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Taconite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Taconite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Gossan

The history of Taconite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Gossan

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

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