Taconite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Quartzite

The general Taconite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Taconite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Quartzite

The history of Taconite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Quartzite

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

For Taconite,

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

For Quartzite,

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