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Quartzite and Diamictite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Southern Mongolia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From quartz + -ite
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Quartzite and Diamictite

The general Quartzite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Diamictite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Diamictite

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

For Quartzite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Medium 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