Diatomite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Diabase

The general Diatomite and Diabase definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Diatomite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Diabase

The history of Diatomite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Diabase

Along with Diatomite and Diabase definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Diabase. Etymology of Diatomite and Diabase gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Diabase. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Diabase 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Diabase are listed below.

For Diatomite,

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock