Taconite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Taconite and Siltstone

The general Taconite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Taconite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Taconite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Siltstone

The history of Taconite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Siltstone

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

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