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Taconite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Taconite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Taconite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Taconite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Taconite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Taconite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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