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Taconite and Slate Definition


Slate 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   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
England   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Slate

The general Taconite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Taconite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Slate. Get to know more information about Taconite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Slate

The history of Taconite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Slate

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

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