Taconite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Shoshonite

The general Taconite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Taconite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Shoshonite

The history of Taconite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Shoshonite

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

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