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Diamictite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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History of Diamictite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Diamictite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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