Taconite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Taconite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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