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Taconite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Taconite Definition


Definition

Definition
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown. 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.

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