Peridotite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Diamictite

The general Peridotite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Peridotite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Diamictite

The history of Peridotite and Diamictite 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.

Peridotite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

Peridotite and Diamictite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Peridotite and Diamictite. In this section, you will know about Peridotite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia. It is interesting to know the name of Peridotite and Diamictite discoverer. The discoverer of Peridotite and Diamictite are Unknown.

Etymology of Peridotite and Diamictite

Along with Peridotite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Diamictite. Etymology of Peridotite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Diamictite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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

For Diamictite,

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