Diamictite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Basalt

The general Diamictite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Diamictite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Basalt

The history of Diamictite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Basalt

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock