Taconite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Taconite and Hornfels

The general Taconite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Taconite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Taconite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Hornfels

The history of Taconite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Hornfels

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

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