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Taconite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite 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   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
USA   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Taconite and Shonkinite

The general Taconite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Taconite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Shonkinite

The history of Taconite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Shonkinite

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

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