Taconite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Oolite

The general Taconite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Taconite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Oolite

The history of Taconite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Oolite

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

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