Taconite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Mylonite

The general Taconite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Taconite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Mylonite

The history of Taconite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Mylonite

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

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