Taconite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Syenite

The general Taconite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Taconite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Syenite

The history of Taconite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Syenite

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

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