Taconite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Vogesite

The general Taconite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Taconite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Vogesite

The history of Taconite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Taconite and Vogesite

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

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