Diamictite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Epidosite

The general Diamictite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Diamictite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Epidosite

The history of Diamictite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Epidosite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock