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Taconite and Gossan Definition


Gossan 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   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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