Taconite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Pegmatite

The general Taconite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Taconite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Pegmatite

The history of Taconite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Pegmatite

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

For Taconite,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock