Taconite and Latite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Latite

The general Taconite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Taconite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Latite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Latite

The history of Taconite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Latite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock