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Taconite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite 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   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Taconite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Taconite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Icelandite

The history of Taconite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Icelandite

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

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