Taconite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Taconite and Skarn

The general Taconite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Taconite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Taconite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Skarn

The history of Taconite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Skarn

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

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