Diamictite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Carbonatite

The general Diamictite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Diamictite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Carbonatite

The history of Diamictite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Carbonatite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock