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Taconite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Newton Horace Winchell   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Taconite and Trachyandesite

The general Taconite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Taconite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Taconite and Trachyandesite

The history of Taconite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Trachyandesite

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

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