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Taconite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Taconite Definition


Definition

Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Migmatite

The general Taconite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Taconite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Migmatite

The history of Taconite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Migmatite

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

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