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Diamictite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite 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   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Evaporite

The general Diamictite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Diamictite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Evaporite

The history of Diamictite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Evaporite

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

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