Taconite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Taconite and Limestone

The general Taconite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Taconite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Taconite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Limestone

The history of Taconite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Limestone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock