Diamictite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Blue Granite

The general Diamictite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Diamictite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Blue Granite

The history of Diamictite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Blue Granite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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