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Taconite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Taconite and Jasperoid

The general Taconite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Taconite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Taconite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Jasperoid

The history of Taconite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Jasperoid

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

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