Diamictite and Flint Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Flint

The general Diamictite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Diamictite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Flint. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Flint

The history of Diamictite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Flint

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Flint,

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