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Taconite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Taconite and Ijolite

The general Taconite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Taconite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Ijolite

The history of Taconite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Ijolite

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

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