Diamictite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Foidolite

The general Diamictite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Diamictite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Foidolite

The history of Diamictite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Foidolite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Foidolite,

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