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Diamictite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  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   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Essexite 

The general Diamictite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Diamictite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Diamictite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Essexite 

The history of Diamictite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Essexite 

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

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