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Appinite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Appinite and Diamictite

The general Appinite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Diamictite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Diamictite

Along with Appinite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Diamictite. Etymology of Appinite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Diamictite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Diamictite are listed below.

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