Diatomite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Breccia

The general Diatomite and Breccia definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Diatomite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Breccia

The history of Diatomite and Breccia 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.

Diatomite and Breccia Origin and Discoverer

Diatomite and Breccia definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diatomite and Breccia. In this section, you will know about Diatomite and Breccia Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diatomite is Germany whereas Origin of Breccia is England. It is interesting to know the name of Diatomite and Breccia discoverer. The discoverer of Diatomite and Breccia are Unknown.

Etymology of Diatomite and Breccia

Along with Diatomite and Breccia definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Breccia. Etymology of Diatomite and Breccia gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Breccia. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Breccia is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Breccia belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Breccia are listed below.

For Diatomite,

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

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock