Taconite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Larvikite

The general Taconite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Taconite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Larvikite

The history of Taconite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Larvikite

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

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