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Diamictite and Dacite Definition


Dacite 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   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Dacite

The general Diamictite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Dacite

The history of Diamictite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Dacite

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

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