Taconite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Kimberlite

The general Taconite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Taconite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Kimberlite

The history of Taconite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Kimberlite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock