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Diamictite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite 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   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Enderbite

The general Diamictite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Diamictite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Enderbite

The history of Diamictite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Enderbite

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

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