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Taconite and Gritstone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Pennines, England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell
J.J. Ferber
1.3 Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England
From Grit + Stone
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Taconite and Gritstone

The general Taconite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Taconite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Taconite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Gritstone

The history of Taconite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Gritstone

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock