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Trachyandesite and Taconite Definition


Taconite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Taconite

The general Trachyandesite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Taconite

The history of Trachyandesite and Taconite 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.

Trachyandesite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Taconite

Along with Trachyandesite and Taconite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Taconite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Taconite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Taconite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Taconite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Taconite are listed below.

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