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Diamictite and Dunite Definition


Dunite 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   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Dunite

The general Diamictite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Diamictite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Dunite

The history of Diamictite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Dunite

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

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