Taconite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Taconite and Soapstone

The general Taconite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Taconite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Taconite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Soapstone

The history of Taconite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Soapstone

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

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