Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica 0
Western Australia, Minnesota 0
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England 0
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny 0
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration 0
As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone 0
As Dimension Stone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills. 0
As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork 0
Is one of the oldest rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Taconite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. When the river reaches a lake or sea, its load of transported rocks settles or deposits at the bottom of sea or lake. 0
Hematite, Magnetite, Quartz 0
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide 0
Biological Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Large and Coarse Grained 0
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal 0
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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China, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam 0
Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania 0
Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom 0
Greenland, Mid-Atlantic Ridge 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Deposits in Oceania Continent
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New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia 0
Learn more about Properties of Taconite
What is Taconite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Taconite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Taconite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Taconite is Not Available. Streak of Taconite is white while its cleavage is imperfect. Luster of Taconite is earthy and its fracture is uneven, splintery or conchoidal. Taconite is translucent to opaque in nature. Know all about Taconite, What is Taconite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Taconite
What is Taconite composed of? Get to know about composition of Taconite here. Taconite definition gives information about the Formation of Taconite and its composition.The composition of Taconite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Taconite rock includes Hematite, Magnetite, Quartz and The compound content of Taconite rock includes Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Taconite rock in next section.