Taconite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Phonolite

The general Taconite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Taconite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Phonolite

The history of Taconite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Phonolite

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

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