Amphibolite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Diatomite

The general Amphibolite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Diatomite

The history of Amphibolite and Diatomite 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.

Amphibolite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Diatomite

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Diatomite,

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