Diamictite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Charnockite

The general Diamictite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Diamictite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Charnockite

The history of Diamictite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Charnockite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock