Taconite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Granodiorite

The general Taconite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Taconite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Granodiorite

The history of Taconite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Granodiorite

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

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