Diamictite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Dolomite

The general Diamictite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Diamictite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Dolomite

The history of Diamictite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Dolomite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock