Diamictite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Conglomerate

The general Diamictite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Diamictite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Conglomerate

The history of Diamictite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Conglomerate

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Conglomerate,

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