Taconite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Sovite

The general Taconite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Taconite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Sovite

The history of Taconite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Sovite

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

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