Taconite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Metapelite

The general Taconite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Taconite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Metapelite

The history of Taconite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Metapelite

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

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