Diamictite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Aplite

The general Diamictite and Aplite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Diamictite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Aplite

The history of Diamictite and Aplite 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.

Diamictite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Aplite

Along with Diamictite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Aplite. Etymology of Diamictite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Aplite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Aplite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

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

For Aplite,

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