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Taconite and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Granulite

The general Taconite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Taconite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Granulite

The history of Taconite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Granulite

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

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