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Diamictite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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  
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone  

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed  
From Latin basanites + -ite  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Basanite 

The general Diamictite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Diamictite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Diamictite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Basanite 

The history of Diamictite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Basanite 

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

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