Diamictite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Arkose

The general Diamictite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Diamictite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Arkose

The history of Diamictite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Arkose

Along with Diamictite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Arkose. Etymology of Diamictite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Arkose 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 and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Arkose are listed below.

For Diamictite,

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

For Arkose,

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