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Taconite and Hornblendite 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
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England
From German, Horn horn + blende
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Taconite and Hornblendite

The general Taconite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Taconite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Hornblendite

The history of Taconite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Hornblendite

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

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