Taconite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Taconite and Travertine

The general Taconite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Taconite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Taconite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Travertine

The history of Taconite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Travertine

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

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